by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Scientists fear Scott Pruitt's new EPA rule will hurt health-related regulations

In regulating air and water pollution in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) leans on scientific studies to guide the writing of regulations. The agency is still relying on landmark studies, such as one conducted by Harvard University...

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

What The Handmaid's Tale Gets Right—and Wrong—About the History of Women and Resistance

"The really big parallel between real life and show is the active resistance"

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Mysterious mummy found in Iran could be father of last shah

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Construction workers in Iran may have unearthed the mummified remains of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the father of the country's last monarch, nearly four decades after the Islamic Revolution toppled the dynasty.

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Pruitt's EPA will now classify burning wood as 'carbon neutral,' baffling scientists (among others)

Under a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy unveiled on Monday, burning forest products, known as biomass, will now be considered a "carbon neutral" fuel source.  The EPA's action, which EPA administrator Scott Pruitt anno...

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

US court rules monkey does not own selfie copyright

A US court has ruled that a monkey who snapped a selfie on a wildlife photographer's camera does not own the copyright to the image, which became an internet sensation. The ruling late Monday is expected to draw a line under a protracted legal battl...

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

President Trump Praises U.S.-French Alliance After Meeting With President Macron

Praising the strength of America's oldest alliance, President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House.

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

President Trump's Pick to Lead the VA Hit With Claims of Inappropriate Behavior and Over-Prescription of Drugs

The hearing for Ronny Jackson was postponed amid late-surfacing allegations

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Need to Sound Tough on Trade. But Here’s Where They Could Compromise

As China grows, its industrial policy presents a challenge to the U.S.—but both countries can make moves right now to ease tensions

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Ronan Farrow Discusses the 'Wholesale Immolation' of U.S. Diplomacy

A conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winner and TIME 100 honoree

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Amazon Will Start Delivering Packages Straight to Your Parked Car

It's an effort to stop people from stealing packages on your doorstep

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Aliens might actually be trapped on their home planets by gravity

Is this why we've never met aliens?

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

What We Know About Toronto Van Attack Suspect Alek Minassian

Police haven't commented on his motive

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

How President Erdogan Is Turning Turkey Into Putin's Russia

Engineering a brain drain of his country’s educated elite is an effective way for the authoritarian leader to cement power

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Uranus actually stinks like eggy farts, scientists finally admit

No giggling at the back please

by Heidi Harley - 6 years ago

Uranus Is Actually A Giant Ball Of Farts Floating In Space, Study Finds

Someone light a match.